adminGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the energy meet, which is in its fifth year, has provided the German Chamber with compelling reasons to continue their association with the event, particularly after the success of 2012 edition.
“We feel participation in the Africa Energy Indaba 2013 offers a plethora of valuable information, pulse-point interaction with decision makers and a practical forum to air grievances and debate strategy pertaining to the complex and dynamic Energy Sector.”
Germany was the largest producer of renewable energy within the EU-27 in 2010, with a 19,6 percent share of the total; with a Solar power generation world record recently set at 22 gigawatts over over days — meeting half of Germany’s electricity needs.
“It is, inarguably, the way of the future, communal knowledge is powerful,” Todd said. He said the support of Germany demonstrates its commitment to the energy sector in Africa, in finding solutions to the continent’s energy challenges.
Liz Hart, managing director of the Africa Energy Indaba, hailed the endorsement. “Our aim is to provide ample networking opportunities within the event to showcase German technology and services available to the African market and we encourage interested parties to participate to engage and establish trade relationships with the representatives from Germany,” she added.
The summit will be held from February 19-21 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The Africa Energy Indaba, adopted by the World Energy Council as the African regional event of the WEC, receives global recognition as the foremost event for energy professionals from across the globe and is rapidly gaining momentum as the energy business forum in Africa.
Presented by the South African National Energy Association in association with the World Energy Council, and supported by the African Union and the Nepad Planning & Co-ordinating Agency, the forum has achieved the highest level of endorsement and support and as such is the leading energy event in Africa. — CAJ News.
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